The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness

This is one of those "I-want-to-buy-everyone-a-copy-but-I-can't-afford-to" books. It is so nice to take a 10 minute (or 5 minute) break from your daily routine to read a day's selection. Each day a point is made: first you have a fairly short classical quote from such philosophers as Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius, followed by a paragraph or two of modern commentary to expand on the quote. So nice. Gives you something profitable to chew over as you finish your day.

I had a great time reading this book. I loved the pace, voice, lessons. I highly recommend this book. It takes Stoicism and makes it digestible. Great read!

If you want an easy peasy life, no stress, always happy (no matter the situations; good or bad), you need to read this book. Digest the information and start applying in your life. You will not, I repeat, you will not be sorry. Excellent read.And it hits home on everyday disappointments.

Jonas: Your Stoicism philosophy book is the best I have read. Have studied Stoicism for many years. Your explanations define this so clearly, your writing is enjoyable, and one that I continue to read/ learn, and review each chapter.Thank you for writing this book: much needed and expertly written, for a clear understanding of Stoic Philosophy. Appreciate that you have included easy-to-follow practices. I will purchase this for a family member, as I have also purchased your book: 100 Laws of Life. I am a lover of Quotes, and you have mastered this well.

My career is currently falling apart around me (public middle school science teacher) and I am rebuilding my family after a brutal divorce. The stoic principals are the first set of "guidelines" I have found for living that really resonate. I am not sure about other folks that are in their mid-forties and experiencing the same level of life-stress and turning to self-reflection, therapy and introspective planning, but buying a Mazda Miata and getting hair plugs like my parent's generation of men just doesn't feel right. I want to be a better human a good father and a good husband. To do that, I am now learning from the greatest minds in stoicism. This book is a great introduction. Jonas Salzgeber has done a spectacular job of writing a framework for us all to use in this modern moment. …

A good break down, and the thread of clear explanation but ever so wordy. The first part explains the philosophy, purpose, theory that sort of the thing. Then begins the second part which is about the practice and believe me after much repetition in the first part you are thristy for some fresh air and exercise. Only it begins again with page after page of philosophy and theory and reason but not practice; it does get to that eventually. Take in in small daily doses, it helps avoid the tedium of repetition. No need to go back a paragraph or page the next time you pick it up. Had this been pared down it would have made a good little hand book. Consider it a good clear introduction, but as drawn out day in a lecture hall.

Overall the book gave a solid foundation as to what stoicism is all about. I come from a Word of faith background and this gave me supplemental wisdom and advice. I really enjoyed the self analyzing and pausing before making any responses. One key point that really stuck with me is; We don't really suffer its only our interpretation of events that make us suffer. Stoicism is a very powerful tool because it takes the expectations we have and view them from rational lenses. There are however things I don't see eye to eye with like negative visualization and imaging the worst case scenario, bad things can happen but I don't agree that I should focus or contemplate on those things regularly. I do believe I manifestation whatever you say and focus you will attract good or bad. All in all solid

Whether you are just starting out on your Stoic journey, or looking for some fresh ideas and perspective on the 2,000-year-old philosophy, this book will get you everywhere you need to go. Inspired by the words of ancient and modern thinkers alike, The Little Book of Stoicism acts as a primer to Stoic philosophy by beginning with a brief but thorough history of Stoicism, how it came to be, what it's all about, and it's major players.After that, the book jumps into 55 practices, meditations and ideals for practically applying Stoicism to your daily life. For me, after reading and learning so much about the philosophy over the past 3 years, it was a really nice refresher. But also, I found myself busy highlighting new ideas and taking notes perspectives and points of view that I hadn't …